Baltimore Ravens WR Breshad Perriman (knee) is considered day-to-day with a bruised knee. Perriman has missed two practices in a row because of the injury.

Huddle Up: It's never good when a rookie misses practice time but the injury doesn't appear to be serious. Perriman is still on track to open the season opposite Steve Smith as one of the Ravens' starting receivers. He currently has a Round 8 ADP.

Posted: 8/1/2015 8:07pm et

San Diego Chargers RB Melvin Gordon has struggled with pass protection through the first three days of training camp.

Huddle Up: Gordon played at Wisconsin where they sometimes punt on third and long, so it's not surprising he's struggling in pass protection. This could impact his fantasy value, however. Danny Woodhead is healthy again and likely to resume his role as the third-down back. Gordon will see the bulk of the early down work but if he can't pass protect, Woodhead will be on the field a lot as well.

Posted: 8/1/2015 8:07pm et

Cleveland Browns RB Duke Johnson (hamstring) hurt his hamstring in practice Saturday, Aug. 1. He was evaluated afterwards and the injury is not serious.

Huddle Up: Johnson will likely miss a few days of practice to rest his hamstring. Johnson is expected to see work as the passing down back in the already muddled Browns' backfield.

Huddle Up: Devonta Freeman ran with the first-team on Friday, so Coleman got his chance on Saturday. The two will both get opportunities throughout training camp and the preseason to work with the starters. Freeman and Coleman will each have roles in the Falcons' offense this season regardless of which one emerges as the starter.

Huddle Up: Martin is only 25. Martin was the 42nd overall pick by the Dolphins in 2012 but struggled in the NFL. Still, the loss of Martin leaves Carolina thin at the tackle position heading into the season.

Posted: 7/27/2015 3:22pm et

Cleveland Browns RB Duke Johnson has the ability to step in and perform at a high level right away, according to head coach Mike Pettine.

Huddle Up: Johnson enters a crowded backfield in Cleveland but should carve out a role as a pass-catching back early in the year. He has some upside but the Browns' backfield is a fantasy mess right now with Isaiah Crowell likely opening the year as the starter.

Posted: 7/25/2015 10:00pm et

Miami Dolphins WR DeVante Parker (foot) will not be ready for the start of training camp and could be placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Head coach Joe Philbin believes Parker will be ready for the start of the regular season.

Huddle Up: Parker missed time during his final collegiate season due to a foot injury, but the Dolphins remain optimistic he'll be good to go for the opener. However, with Jarvis Landry, Kenny Stills and Greg Jennings on the roster Parker will be battling for snaps once he returns.

Huddle Up: All 32 first-round picks are now signed, and now Mariota -- the second overall pick -- will have the vital benefit of a full training camp in his quest to win the Titans' starting gig.

Posted: 7/15/2015 8:36pm et

Atlanta Falcons RB Tevin Coleman has started he plans on being the starter, and he will be in a position battle with RB Devonta Freeman for the starting job in training camp and beyond. Both appear to be schematic fits, and both have the potential to be effective in the NFL.

Huddle Up: Atlanta is switching offensive schemes so Coleman isn't necessarily lagging behind when it comes to knowing the system. If he's able to handle details like pass protection he has all the tools to push aside Freeman and take over as the Falcons' feature back.

Posted: 7/12/2015 10:40am et

Miami Dolphins WR DeVante Parker (foot) remains on track to be ready for Week 1 and 'everything is perfect' in his recovery from foot surgery, according to Parker's agent James Gould. Gould noted it is still too early to know if Parker will be available for preseason games.

Huddle Up: It would be nice, but not necessary, for the rookie receiver to get some preseason reps with his offense if the plan is for him to make an immediate impact. For the moment, though, the foot issue will keep a lid on his draft day value.

Posted: 7/12/2015 10:40am et

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie WR Kenny Bell is expected to eventually win the starting slot receiver job. Bell will primarily be competing with Louis Murphy for playing time in the slot.

Huddle Up: Murphy was solid last season, so "eventually" doesn't necessarily mean "this year". Plus, with Mike Evans and Vincent Jackson outside, Austin Seferian-Jenkins at tight end and a rookie quarterback pulling it all together the WR3 role in Tampa isn't the most lucrative fantasy opportunity this season.

Posted: 7/6/2015 3:25pm et

Baltimore Ravens WR Breshad Perriman said he hopes to win a starting job during training camp and wants to make an immediate impact as a deep threat. Perriman said he has been working on improving his route running leading up to training camp.

Huddle Up: The real issue with Perriman is how well (and consistently) he catches the ball. If he's able to do so he'll be a real threat opposite Steve Smith; if not, he'll be heading down the same road traveled by Troy Williamson and Darrius Heyward-Bey.

Posted: 6/28/2015 1:49am et

Detroit Lions RB Ameer Abdullah said he could be a three-down back if needed. 'That's what I've done my whole life,' Abdullah said. 'I haven't done anything else, so I don't see why I wouldn't be confident in my game. I know my teammates trust me in such a short time to do so. I trust myself.'

Huddle Up: With Joique Bell coming off multiple offseason surgeries, Abdullah could very well be asked to be a three-down back for the Lions. He's certainly in position to outperform expectations, both fantasy and otherwise.

Posted: 6/20/2015 9:47am et

St. Louis Rams RB Todd Gurley's (knee) timetable is still up in the air as he continues to rehabilitate from a torn anterior cruciate ligament, according to head coach Jeff Fisher. Fisher said Gurley has been doing well but could start the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list if necessary. Fisher added that if Gurley does not go on the PUP list, he could play sooner than people think.

Huddle Up: Thank you for that Patriot-like injury update, Coach. So apparently Gurley is somewhere between the PUP list (which, if he starts the regular season on the PUP list, means he'll miss a healthy chunk of his rookie campaign) and the vague "sooner than people think". At this point you need to look at Gurley as a dynasty investment with tremendous upside, because you simply can't bank on anything from him this season.

Posted: 6/17/2015 2:11pm et

Updating previous reports, New York Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. (hamstring) won't practice again until training camp opens in July. Beckham was limited to straight-line running Tuesday, June 16, but he's done for organized team activities.

Huddle Up: Remember that Beckham's rookie season started late due to hamstring issues and he still cobbled together a pretty nice campaign. So no reason to hit the panic button on his availability just yet.

Posted: 6/17/2015 2:11pm et

Kansas City Chiefs WR Chris Conley has been receiving a lot of snaps with the starting offense, with satisfactory results. Conley also started with the first-team offense recently when WR Jeremy Maclin (foot) sat out with a sore foot.

Huddle Up: The Chiefs' cupboard was bare at the receiver position, so it's not at all surprising to see Conley get some run with the starters. He may even work his way into position for a share of all those wide receiver touchdowns the Chiefs score. Oh, wait...

Posted: 6/13/2015 1:50pm et

Cleveland Browns RB Duke Johnson has been performing well this offseason, showcasing his explosiveness and versatility. Johnson will compete with RBs Isaiah Crowell and Terrance West for the starting running back position. Johnson will not be an every-down back this season but will be moved around on offense so he can create matchup problems for the defense.

Huddle Up: Sounds like another committee in Cleveland, though Johnson may be the back to have especially in performance scoring systems. Crowell and West can battle for the goal line work, which has obvious value in TD-heavy scoring systems.

Posted: 6/13/2015 1:50pm et

Free-agent OG Evan Mathis (Eagles) has received interest from at least six teams since he was released but may not make a quick decision on his next team, according to his agent.

Huddle Up: Mathis was not a fit with Chip Kelly, but the two-time Pro Bowl guard still has something left in the tank and should be able to find work sooner rather than later.

Posted: 5/27/2015 11:27pm et

Miami Dolphins rookie WR DeVante Parker has already gained the attention of QB Ryan Tannehill. 'He's a good player. You can see his athleticism, his natural ability, already,' Tannehill said. 'He made a bunch of good catches [Tuesday] -- catches where he's using his body, keeping the defender off of him. He catches the ball with his hands.'

Huddle Up: There's no reason to think Parker won't be a Week One starter for the Dolphins, and the fact that he's already impressing his quarterback only helps his fantasy prospects.

Posted: 5/27/2015 11:22pm et

Tennessee Titans QB Marcus Mariota has impressed teammates with his speed in their opening day of organized team activities Tuesday, May 26. Titans LB Zach Brown, who is known for his speed, was particularly impressed. 'One time he took off-–I was guarding Delanie (Walker)-–and I turned around and I was like, 'Where is he?' He is fast. He impressed me. He is still a rookie and he has to learn, but he is a cool guy. I haven't seen him get frustrated yet,' Brown said.

Huddle Up: It shouldn't come as a surprise that Mariota is fleet afoot. Where he'll need to demonstrate that he can handle the transition from college to the NFL is in throwing the football and reading defenses. When he's impressing his defensive teammates with those skills, then it will be time to get giddy over Mariota's pro prospects.

Posted: 5/27/2015 11:22pm et

Tennessee Titans WR Dorial Green-Beckham (hamstring) had to leave organized team activities early Tuesday, May 26, after he aggravated a hamstring injury. Head coach Ken Whisenhunt said he does not think the injury is serious, but Green-Beckham could sit out a week.

Huddle Up: Not good news for DGB, who hasn't played in a football game for more than a year after off-the-field issues prematurely ended his career at Missouri and he subsequently transferred to Oklahoma. More reps with his new team and new quarterback would be a boon in getting him on the field earlier in his NFL career.

Posted: 5/19/2015 1:29am et

Tennessee Titans RB David Cobb has been asked by the team to drop some weight but was nor given a specific number. Cobb said he weighs 232 pounds but wants to be around 225 pounds.

Huddle Up: Not sure if Cobb looks slow at minicamp or if the team just prefers he play at a lighter weight, but most of the redraft analysis referenced him getting quicker so it makes sense the Titans equate that with less weight. Cobb weighed 229 at the Combine, so it shouldn't be difficult for him to get down to his personal goal. He's in line to see plenty of carries in Tennessee, especially if he can keep his new employers happy by following their directive.

Posted: 5/19/2015 1:29am et

New York Jets WR Devin Smith may not be a candidate for the kick or punt returner job this season since he does not have much experience in the role, according to special teams coach Bobby April.

Huddle Up: It's easy to see how Smith's blazing speed would translate to the return game, but it's a skill he has yet to acquire so it may not be where he makes his first NFL splash. In other words, don't bank on extra points in the return game if your fantasy league's scoring system rewards such stats.

Posted: 5/19/2015 1:29am et

New England Patriots WR Devin Gardner was waived Monday, May 18.

Huddle Up: An undrafted free agent, Gardner is looking to make the transition from college quarterback to NFL wideout, but apparently he won't be doing so in New England.

Posted: 5/17/2015 12:16am et

Arizona Cardinals rookie RB David Johnson was recently lauded by head coach Bruce Arians. '[He's] very, very bright. The kid can do anything as far as a wide receiver, running back, full back,' Arians said. 'He will find a niche quick because he can learn so much.'

Posted: 5/15/2015 7:28pm et

Pittsburgh Steelers WR Sammie Coates signed a four-year deal with the team Friday, May 15. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Huddle Up: Coates was a three-year starter at Auburn but he's one of the few highly drafted rookie receivers that might struggle to find consistent playing time with Antonio Brown, Martavis Bryant and Markus Wheaton already topping the the Pittsburgh WR depth chart.

Huddle Up: Conley should be in the mix to score the Chiefs' first WR TD since 2013.

Posted: 5/11/2015 11:12am et

Chicago Bears WR Kevin White has spent time at all three receiver positions during rookie minicamp.

Huddle Up: The more White can do to get on the field, the more valuable a weapon he'll be for the Bears--and the more productive fantasy asset he'll be as well.

Posted: 5/11/2015 11:12am et

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Jameis Winston was praised by head coach Lovie smith for his ability to learn the playbook. 'He's been cramming like it's a final exam, and he's doing a good job of it,' Smith said. 'We've seen marked improvement from the moment we gave him his playbook. Jameis is a bright guy. He'll be able to get it all.'

Huddle Up: Winston's football IQ was never in question during the draft process, so it should come as no surprise he's grasping the playbook quickly. The key to his success will be turning that knowledge into production as opposed to the interceptions that plagued him during his collegiate career.

Posted: 5/11/2015 11:12am et

Seattle Seahawks WR Tyler Lockett was used all over the field during rookie minicamp and was praised by head coach Pete Carroll. He is in line to return punts and kicks and see action in the passing game.

Huddle Up: Expect the Seahawks to use Lockett as they had intended (and occasionally had the chance) to use Percy Harvin. For fantasy purposes, that means one or two monster fantasy games a season and a whole bunch of "why don't they get the ball to him more?" frustration.

Posted: 5/2/2015 8:17am et

Jacksonville Jaguars RB T.J. Yeldon is viewed as a three-down back, general manager David Caldwell said Friday, May 1.

Huddle Up: Yeldon was always part of a committee in college, but the Jags are hoping he can flourish when given an opportunity to see more touches. His arrival puts a serious dent in the fantasy value of Denard Robinson.

Posted: 4/27/2015 1:41pm et

Georgia RB Todd Gurley is drawing plenty of interest from the Miami Dolphins, and multiple sources indicate the team may select Gurley if he is available when Miami drafts in the first round.

Huddle Up: Gurley remains a distinct first-round possibility, and the Dolphins at 14 might have first crack at him. Miami also has Lamar Miller for the short term if Gurley isn't completely recovered for the start of the 2015 season.

Posted: 4/22/2015 11:20am et

Oregon QB Marcus Mariota is receiving the most attention from the Cleveland Browns, who are the front runners to land him, sources have led DraftInsider.net's Tony Pauline to believe. Last week, the Tennessee Titans' asking price for the No. 2 pick in the first round was the Browns' two first-round picks and a second-rounder. The Browns rejected the offer. The Browns may be willing to part with the first-rounders but want to keep the second-round pick to draft a receiver.

Huddle Up: The Browns essentially worked out Mariota most of the offseason, as his trainer Kevin O'Connell was lined up to become Cleveland's quarterbacks coach but didn't officially accept the gig until mid-February so as to skirt the NFL's rule on contact with a player prior to the Combine. They must have liked what they saw; now the question becomes who will blink when it comes to what the Titans want in exchange for the second overall selection.

Posted: 3/23/2015 8:28pm et

Free-agent TE Rob Housler (Cardinals) has had talks with the Cleveland Browns, but no deal is imminent and no visit has been scheduled, according to a source. Housler is believed to be interested in joining the Browns.

Huddle Up: Housler would be a candidate to replace the departed Jordan Cameron, with a significant drop-off in fantasy productivity.

Posted: 3/23/2015 2:35pm et

Free-agent WR Nathan Slaughter (Jaguars) agreed to terms on an undisclosed deal with the Arizona Cardinals Monday, March 23.

Huddle Up: Slaughter is the first signing to come out of the veterans' combine held last week. He'll have an uphill battle for relevancy in a crowded Arizona receiving corps.

Posted: 3/21/2015 10:45am et

Buffalo Bills QB EJ Manuel is not locked in as the starting quarterback. Head coach Rex Ryan said Friday, March 20, that the quarterback competition will be open. 'It's a competition and whoever earns the job will be the guy that's out there,' Ryan said. 'We have some talented guys and we'll see what happens. You bring in a veteran like (QB Matt Cassel). He's done some pretty good things in this league. He's got that veteran presence about him. With EJ back there just going into his third year I really believe EJ is going to improve with his fundamentals having (QB coach David Lee) here.'

Huddle Up: The uncertainty, coupled with Manual's performance in limited action to date, makes this quarterback situation one to generally avoid fantasy-wise--and drives the fantasy value of Sammy Watkins down as well.

Posted: 2/23/2015 11:15pm et

University of Wisconsin RB Melvin Gordon ranked second among running backs at the NFL Scouting Combine with a 20-yard shuttle time of 4.07 seconds, and his 60-yard shuttle time of 11.00 seconds was the best by a running back in the past decade.

Huddle Up: With Todd Gurley unable to participate in the on-field drills Gordon had little competition for the title of best back in this year's draft class, and his performance in the drills certainly solidified that stance. In fact, Gordon may break the two-year streak of no running backs going off the board in the first round.

Posted: 2/23/2015 11:15pm et

Florida State QB Jameis Winston will be the second-highest rated quarterback prospect in the last 10 years (Andrew Luck being first) by ESPN draft guru Todd McShay.

Huddle Up: While Winston's 40 time and other workout measurables at the recently concluded NFL Combine weren't all that impressive, once the on-field drills started he flashed his NFL-caliber arm and leadership skills. Plus, his breakdown of plays on the white board has drawn rave reviews as well. Winston is certainly positioning himself to be the first overall selection in the upcoming draft, which means he'll be throwing to Mike Evans and Vincent Jackson next season; there's plenty of fantasy upside there.

Posted: 2/18/2015 9:25am et

Oregon QB Marcus Mariota has decided he will throw at the 2015 NFL Combine, but Mariota will throw on Sunday, Feb. 22, instead of Saturday, Feb. 21, when most other quarterbacks are throwing.

Huddle Up: Nice for one of the top two quarterbacks to step up and participate. Let's see if Jameis Winston follows suit.

Posted: 2/16/2015 2:42pm et

Florida State QB Jameis Winston isn't sure if he'll throw at the NFL Scouting Combine this weekend, according to his quarterbacks coach. 'It's a game-time decision,' George Whitfield Jr. told USA TODAY Sports. 'He's a very big believer in himself, so it'll be interesting. He's prepared to do it. Whether he goes in and does it will probably be determined a couple of days from now.' Whitfield also said Winston has lost around 12 to 15 pounds as he prepares to enter the draft this year. Winston's Pro Day is set for March 31.

Huddle Up: Generally the elite quarterback prospects do the bare minimum of on-field drills at the combine, opting to save themselves for their more personally scripted Pro Day. Don't be surprised if that's the route Winston takes.

Posted: 2/2/2015 10:29am et

Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn reached an agreement to become head coach of the Atlanta Falcons Monday, Feb. 2. According to a source, it's a five-year deal.

Huddle Up: Quinn to the Falcons was one of the worst-kept secrets of the past two weeks. However, just think how interesting this might have become had Atlanta had a handshake agreement with Seattle's other coordinator prior to the late-game play-calling brain fart in the Super Bowl.

Posted: 2/2/2015 10:27am et

Seattle Seahawks WR Chris Matthews had four catches for 109 yards and a touchdown in a 28-24 loss to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX Sunday, Feb. 1.

Huddle Up: Matthews has had himself an eventful postseason, what with the onside kick recovery and a big game in the Big Game. Whether the former CFL rookie of the year is the solution to Seattle's receiving corps woes, however, remains to be seen. At minimum he just popped up on a whole bunch of dynasty league radars.

Posted: 1/26/2015 3:54pm et

New York Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. (hamstring) said he played this season with two tears in his right hamstring, which never fully healed. Beckham said he'll need to shut himself down this offseason in order to enter 2015 fully healthy and in great shape. He said he had tears to his semitendinosus and bicep belly of his hamstring this season. 'It's still not right, I'm still working on it,' Beckham said. 'I'm trying to get it 100 percent for next year.'

Huddle Up: Beckham was pretty good at less than 100 percent, so go ahead and salivate at the prospects of a fully healthy Beckham in 2015. Now wipe that drool off your cheat sheet and bump Beckham up a couple more spots.

Posted: 1/21/2015 5:47pm et

Cleveland Browns QB Johnny Manziel could benefit from new offensive coordinator John DeFilippo, according to Oakland Raiders QB Derek Carr. Carr said DeFilippo will do great with Manziel, adding that DeFilippo has worked with a running quarterback before in Kansas City Chiefs QB Terrelle Pryor.

Huddle Up: Addressing the Browns' quarterback issues will be DeFilippo's first order of business, and he comes with a ringing endorsement from Carr. The Browns may make the decision easier by opting not to re-sign free agent Brian Hoyer, but DeFilippo will still need to get much, much more out of Johnny Football than we saw this season.

Posted: 1/21/2015 12:44pm et

Former Oakland Raiders quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo will be hired as the Cleveland Browns' offensive coordinator. The deal has not officially been completed, but it's expected to be done by the end of the week, according to a source. DeFilippo hasn't called plays at the NFL level yet but did so at San Jose State.

Huddle Up: The Browns' fourth OC in as many years will elicit a giant "who?" from football fans. He'll inherit Johnny Manziel, maybe Brian Hoyer, a couple very good rookie running backs, and the headache that is Josh Gordon. Good luck with all that.

Posted: 1/21/2015 12:44pm et

Former Oakland Raiders offensive coordinator Greg Olson was hired by the Jacksonville Jaguars to be their offensive coordinator Wednesday, Jan. 21.

Huddle Up: Olsen is known as a quarterbacks guy, and Job One for him in Jacksonville will be to turn Blake Bortles from a first-round pick into an elite quarterback.

Posted: 1/19/2015 10:44am et

Former San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Vic Fangio was not offered the DC job with the Washington Redskins following his interview on Sunday, Jan. 18.

Huddle Up: Seemed like the Redskins were heading down the path towards Fangio; now we'll have to wait and see who they add to Jay Gruden's staff to handle the defense.

Posted: 1/19/2015 10:44am et

Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn is expected to be hired by the Atlanta Falcons for their head coaching position after the Super Bowl. Quinn and new offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan planned to be a package deal.

Huddle Up: The Falcons will have an opportunity to talk to Quinn this week with the Seahawks off before picking up Super Bowl preparation, but they can't make anything official. However, with the younger Shanahan in place as Atlanta's OC, you can expect a wink-wink handshake agreement that will move Quinn south following the big game.

Posted: 1/14/2015 6:48pm et

The San Francisco 49ers are set to promote defensive line coach Jim Tomsula to head coach. The two sides are ironing out the details.

Huddle Up: Tomsula was the team's interim head coach for one game prior to Jim Harbaugh being hired. His players love him, and he gets along with the current San Francisco front office unlike their recently deposed coach. Whether that will result in the team returning to the NFC championship game remains to be seen.

Huddle Up: Doesn't look like Hue Jackson is getting any of these open head coaching jobs, which means the Bengals will be run-heavy again next season. And that means Wilder could stick as a depth guy behind Jeremy Hill and Giovani Bernard.